Circle Square

One special aspect of our events programme is our series of intimate music evenings. We feature award-winning musical talents, performing in an environment that allows guests to immerse themselves fully in the music. Earlier this year, we had the honour of hosting a performance by the rising star cellist, Willard Carter, accompanied by Tahe-Lee Liiv, in the beautiful home of two of our members. His recital captivated the audience. 🎵 Watch a brief clip from the evening to give just a taste of its magic. https://lnkd.in/e83JmxhF 🎵 Curious about what’s next? Discover our upcoming music events on our What’s On page https://lnkd.in/dPgN7AVs #LiveMusic #ExclusiveEvents #WhatsOn #ShareCircleSquare

Everyone has a story to tell, whether inspired by their own life experiences or from the depths of their imagination. Age is no barrier to writing it down. To honour this, we are sharing books written by our own members, each reflecting their heritage, identity, or interests. This week, we are spotlighting "Thriving to 100" by member, Avivah Wittenberg-Cox 𝘈𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘩 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘜𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦, 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 (𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘴) 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵. Learn more about Avivah here. https://lnkd.in/eP4P2kC6 and stay tuned each week to discover more inspiring reads by our members. #AgeIsNoBarrier #ThrivingTo100 #challenge

As part of our theme "Leaning into Longevity", we're pleased to highlight The Longevity Forum, a global movement spotlighting the science and lifestyle practices that contribute to a longer, healthier life. One fascinating topic that stood out was Blue Zones. These are five specific regions around the world, where people not only live longer, but thrive with vitality well into their later years. Dan Buettner, pioneering founder of Blue Zones, and Andrew J Scott, Director of Economics at EIT Oxford and Co-founder of The Longevity Forum, engaged in a compelling conversation where they discussed these zones and examined how we can incorporate Blue Zone principles into our lives. Interested? You can listen to their conversation here. https://lnkd.in/eMSbsmM5 #LongevityWeek #BlueZones #HealthAndWellness #HealthyLiving #LifelongVitality

Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting a special event with our art partner, BHL Art Group, at the characterful The Art Workers' Guild. The atmosphere was delightful—relaxed, informal, and intimate—setting the perfect tone for an engaging discussion. 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 Clarissa Levi (Vallat) and Tom Heaven delivered an insightful session on valuing your art collection and planning for its future. They highlighted the importance of leveraging UK Heritage Tax schemes and made a thought-provoking point: a “treasured piece” isn’t always a Picasso or Rembrandt—it could be a book or ornament with deep personal significance. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 Start the conversation early: Discuss the future of your collection with loved ones to avoid family disputes. The evening revealed interesting audience questions, and the positive feedback has been lovely. “A really informative event.” “Impeccable organisation and excellent content and network circle.” We’re looking forward to hosting more events with our Trusted Partners to share their expertise! #ArtCollection #HeritageTax #ArtsAndCulture #ShareCircleSquare

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a memorable book launch for Circle Square member Nick Sayers’s debut book,"The Jews of Lithuania". This intimate event was held at Nick’s home, where guests gathered to hear a thought-provoking conversation between Nick and Antony Lishak MBE. In the discussion, Nick shared his personal quest to understand more about his family background in eastern Europe and how it led him to dig deeply into many of the big questions about modern Jewish history in Lithuania. Our members left inspired and moved: “A highly stimulating and educational discussion.” “Fascinating talk and wonderful hospitality” “Difficult to see how it could be improved upon!” Congratulations, Nick, on this incredible achievement! #BookLaunch #History #Lithuania

Our final theme of the year is "Leaning into Longevity", where we'll explore how to live purposeful lives in this fast-changing and ageing world. To kick off this theme, we are delighted to introduce Circle Square member, Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, a global thought leader on longevity, and gender and generational balance. 📍 Avivah’s journey started in Canada, where she studied Computer Science and Comparative Literature at the University of Toronto. Next, a one-year stint in Paris became a 30-year adventure! During this time, she founded 20-first, a consultancy guiding organizations through the complexities of gender, generation, and culture. Now based in London, Avivah is a regular contributor to Forbes and Harvard Business Review, hosts the longevity-focused podcast 4-Quarter Lives, and publishes the Elderberries Substack. A TEDx speaker and an educator, Avivah’s work continues to inspire both individuals and organizations worldwide. 🔗 Discover Avivah's concept of the "4-Quarter Life" and journey through each of her quarters by clicking below. Let’s embrace longevity together! https://lnkd.in/eP4P2kC6 #Longevity #PurposefulLiving #GenerationalBalance #Inspiration

As we conclude our series on the theme "Age is No Barrier," we celebrate how individuals of all ages can accomplish remarkable work at any stage of life. Many of our members have inspired us by writing captivating books later in life. Each week, we’ll be highlighting a member's book. First up: "𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥" by John Bowers KC. In Downward Spiral, John presents a fearless examination of the decline in ethical standards before, during and after the Johnson government. He focuses on the institutions responsible for holding the government to account, exposing how they have been bypassed by prime ministers determined to impose their agenda.   Read more about John’s work here https://lnkd.in/eTgA5u4c Stay tuned each week to discover more inspiring reads by our members. #AgeIsNoBarrier

Spotlight member Nick Sayers has recently published his first book, “The Jews of Lithuania.” He shared that his goal in writing it was not only to learn about his own history but also to share that knowledge with others. Through meticulous research, he has achieved this objective, creating a lasting legacy for many. Find out more in our spotlight https://lnkd.in/esg2_mrk #legacy #quote

According to the recent ONS report published in October, we’re seeing some interesting demographic shifts. 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝟗𝟎+: In 2023, the population of those 90 years and older reached 551,758—showing an of 0.2% from 2022, on top of the 2.1% increase seen the previous year. 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞: There are now 14,850 centenarians in England and Wales, which is more than double the number recorded in 2002! Among them, 560 individuals are 105 years old or older. As longevity becomes more common, it prompts us to think: What should we consider as our society ages? Whether it’s healthcare, social support, or community engagement, preparing for a thriving aging population is essential. What are your thoughts on the impact of an aging population?  #AgingPopulation #Longevity #ONS #Demographics

Circle Square member, Nick Sayers, a retired corporate lawyer and author of the recently published history of "The Jews of Lithuania", demonstrates that age is no barrier to achieving your ambitions. We're delighted to shine a light below on Nick's journey to becoming an author, and the impact he hopes his work will leave. https://lnkd.in/esg2_mrk #MemberSpotlight #AgeisNoVarrier #Author #unretirment #CareerTransition #LifelongLearning